Douglas Sunday is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns an Etsy shop called Sundays In The Woodshop, where he makes and sells small wooden items. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm delivers personalized, research-driven recommendations that integrate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Kristen Benner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America N.A. since 2002. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Troy Elser is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. He is the sole owner of Elser Wealth Management LLC, a separate wealth management practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individual, trust, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu for clients meeting certain net-worth criteria and integrates advisory services with banking and other financial products.

David Seifert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee or co-trustee for several trusts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, with a financial planning process based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Katie Hansen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Eldersburg, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Operations Director at Brad Schwartz Wealth Management LLC, supporting staff development and business operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Melford Brown Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in consulting through his business, M G Brown & Associates, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

David Purcell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Bank of America and entrepreneurial ventures such as The Baltimore Whiskey Company LLC and Purcell Masonry. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Karl Weber is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Dundalk, MD, with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time at a local bike shop, assisting customers with purchases and minor repairs. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Elmonus is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Bearlight Marketing, Fairview, and Wake Forest University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kameliya Nikolova is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, reflecting her expertise in retirement planning strategies. Kameliya earned her Bachelor's Degree from the American University in Bulgaria. Her role involves providing clients with tailored financial advice and retirement planning solutions.

Joseph Nguyen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, where he has worked since 2007. He has 13 years of industry experience. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Dove is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously owned Love Dove Farms LLC from 2010 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Michelle Oosterwijk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Towson University College of Business & Economics Advisory Board, providing guidance to support the institution’s educational mission. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured financial planning tools and a comprehensive investment approach. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include tailored financial planning and estate strategies.

Jared Kilberg is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 11 years of experience working with clients across various stages of life, focusing on long-term planning and personalized financial strategies. Jared partners with individuals, families, business owners, and executives to navigate the complexities of wealth management, including areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jared holds a Bachelor's Degree from the College of Charleston and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His approach emphasizes working closely with clients to develop comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to their unique goals and circumstances, providing access to investment insights, lending solutions, banking services, and specialized planning resources. Outside of his professional role, Jared is involved with community organizations such as Repair the World (Baltimore) and The League of People. He enjoys activities including biking, cooking, music, photography, reading, running, running marathons, and traveling. Jared is married and lives with his dog Rex and cat Daniel in Baltimore, where he can often be found running or cycling locally.

Matthew Aversa is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for seven years and AXA Advisors LLC for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Maller Wealth Advisors, Inc., offering a range of insurance products, and serves on the golf committee board for Pathfinders for Autism, a charitable organization. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a wide network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and managed-account platforms to construct portfolios with various investment types, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Darrell Mitchell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Merrill and spent eight years at IKEA. He holds the Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios comprising mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Bryan Costabile is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Enterprise LLC and in sports-related roles with the Premier Lacrosse League, Under Armour, and the Washington Commanders. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sports coaching and owns Icecap Sports Club in Maryland. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by analytical tools and a large advisor network.

Jake Marcoux is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he has business ownership interests in real estate-related ventures. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Craig Gayhardt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates SOJAC Ventures LLC, an investment-related business based in Cockeysville, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Matthew Lowry is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. He also serves as a trustee for the Helen P Lowry Great Grandchildren Trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.